Dental Assisting & Radiology
Become a Dental Assistant Professional
Dental assistants are an integral part of the team that ease patients’ anxieties while assisting the dentist with examinations and treatments. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 18 percent through 2024, which is faster than many other professions.
Dental Assisting & Radiology Training at HCC
In two months, students can be ready for a new career as a Dental Assistant. Students will have entry-level dental assisting job skills upon successful completion of this single, noncredit course.
This hybrid course is a combination of face-to-face lab practice and online internet instruction. Topics of this course include dental terminology and anatomy, concepts of four-handed dentistry, instrumentation, causes and treatment of common dental diseases, and at least 24 hours of dental radiology instruction as required by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) for eligibility to sit for the DANB Radiology Health and Safety (RHS) certification exam. Upon successful completion of the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam, students will earn the DANB RHS certification.
All mandatory in-person instruction and skills lab practice will take place, one evening per week, on HCC's main campus. Completion of health forms is required for this course.
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This noncredit HYBRID course will teach students entry level dental assisting job skills when you successfully complete this noncredit course, approved by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners. This course is a combination of face-to-face lab practice and online internet instruction, in addition to an eight-hour participation in a dental office shadowing experience. Topics include dental terminology and anatomy, concepts of four-handed dentistry, instrumentation, causes and treatment of common dental diseases, and at least 24 hours of dental radiology instruction as required by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) for eligibility to sit for the DANB Radiology Health and Safety (RHS) certification exam. Completion of health forms is required for this course. Prerequisites: Students must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and be able to speak and understand standard American English. Computer and internet access required. You must successfully complete all course requirements to receive a certificate. No refund seven days prior to start. Email NoncreditAlliedHealth@HowardCC.edu for more information. 10.0 CEUs.
Please Note: This class will meet on the following dates
10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9